The $$$ question (Destiny)

by Earendil, Friday, January 02, 2015, 13:10 (3854 days ago) @ CruelLEGACEY

So the big question... How will the pricing work out on all of this? I suspect Expansions 3 & 4 will follow a similar model as 1 & 2: $20 each, or $35 for the season pass.

What about the Comet expansion?

On the one hand, it sounds like a sizable amount of content. On the other hand, its more or less what I was hoping to get for $20 in the Dark Below. If we're paying $20 each for these arguably minor (overpriced?) expansions, how much will comet cost? How much would you all be willing to pay?

I'd expect around $60, with an option to get a season pass along with it.

I'd guess Destiny is aiming to have around a $10/month subscription fee, implemented as an "optional" DLC model.

Could be. I'm hoping it's closer to the $30-$40 range, but Activision has been known to be somewhat ballsy with their pricing. "Yeah it's $60. Go ahead and complain, we KNOW you'll pay it".

A thing is only worth what someone will pay. On the flip side, If someone is willing to pay it, it's worth is that much. I suppose it doesn't surprise me that the "worth" of a modern video game is more than a video game 20 years ago. It certainly takes more to produce them, and people in general are willing to pay more for them now that they are prime entertainment for professional (read: monied) adults.

I find it absurd that different sources want to charge me at least $100 to watch my favorite basketball team. But, I understand there are many people with either a greater passion for basketball or more disposable income.